How To Fix 62518 - Rental unit cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Rental unit cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

At least one rental unit has to be assigned to every comparative group
of apartments. Therefore the rental unit cannot be deleted, otherwise
no rental unit would be assigned to the comparative group.

System Response

The system will not delete the rental unit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62518 - Rental unit cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message "62518: Rental unit cannot be deleted" typically occurs in the context of managing rental units within the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error indicates that the system has identified that the rental unit you are trying to delete is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Contracts: The rental unit may be linked to active rental contracts or agreements that need to be terminated or completed before the unit can be deleted.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings related to the rental unit, such as billing documents or maintenance requests.
  Dependencies: The rental unit might be associated with other objects in the system, such as sub-units, maintenance plans, or other contractual obligations.
  Status of the Rental Unit: The rental unit may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it might be marked as "active" or "in use").
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Contracts: Review any active rental contracts associated with the rental unit. If there are active contracts, you may need to terminate or complete them before attempting to delete the rental unit.
  Clear Open Transactions: Ensure that there are no open transactions related to the rental unit. This includes checking for any billing documents, maintenance requests, or other related activities.
  Change Status: If the rental unit is in a status that prevents deletion, consider changing its status to "inactive" or "archived" if applicable.
  Review Dependencies: Investigate any dependencies that may exist with other objects in the system. You may need to delete or modify these dependencies before proceeding with the deletion of the rental unit.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing rental units to ensure compliance with procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing rental units, such as:
  
  RECN (Create Rental Unit)
  REOR (Change Rental Unit)
  REIS (Display Rental Unit)
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete rental units in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Real Estate Management for further assistance.